As I write this on my iPad, I'm bumbling along on a train towards London to catch my flight out of the country. I've had this trip mentally planned for a while but to be honest I only booked a flight 3 weeks ago and...

Life is full of excuses. "I forgot.” "I'll do it later.” "The dog ate my homework.” You all know the most common ones.
But people also make excuses when it comes to traveling. Or, more precisely, when it comes to NOT traveling.
Simply put, though, these excuses...

I'm on the edge. My heart beats harshly against my chest as adrenaline surges through my body. Not even my pride can stop me from admitting that I am petrified. Fear grips me and I am immobilised. Unable to do anything. What the hell am I doing?

People the world over draw their inspiration from many different sources. I know from talking to a variety travellers there are many things that inspired them to travel. A picture, a video or a friend but one of the most powerful tools is the written...